Welcome!
Welcome to the Political Science department! We offer courses to study government, public policy, political philosophies, political theories and international relations. These courses promote students’ engagement with politics at local, domestic, and international levels.
Students are exposed to different perspectives on civic issues, political thoughts, American politics and world politics through which students are trained to be critical and analytical thinkers.
Career Options
A degree in political science can lead to various exciting career opportunities including civil servant, public administrator, city manager, political campaign worker, journalist, public policy analyst, legislative advocate/organizer, legislative aide, business worker/consultant, community activist, public relations specialist, diplomat, lawyer, and teachers. Some of these careers will require advanced degrees.
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AA-T Degree
Guaranteed transfer into a CSU
Our department offers the AA-T degree (Associates in Arts in Political Science for Transfer degree). It is designed for students to transfer into the CSU system to complete a bachelor’s degree in Political Science or similar major.
Upon achieving this degree, students can continue to pursue their political science B.A./B.S. degrees, a secondary teacher’s certificate, and/or other disciplines in the social sciences. This degree will guarantee a student the admission to a California State University (but not necessarily to a specific campus or major).